Sony Bravia KDL-55EX720

Great color performance and improved 3D, at a mid-range price with an extensive library of internet content

It has all the streaming features you could want in the year 2011, but who knows what the future holds?

Includes 3D display, built-in WiFi, and possibly the best "smart TV" interface on the market.

Streaming internet video and passive 3D imaging at an incredible price.

All things considered, for the price you could do a lot worse than bringing this LG 42LW5300 home.

The Sony KDL-55EX620 (previously $2099, now $1619 MSRP) is the highest-end LED-lit TV that does not include 3D display. To our minds, that definitely makes it worth investigation, as 3D is a dubious attribute anyway and certainly not worth paying extra for unless you're really enthused about it. The EX620 is a strong performer with a lot of features, hampered by a terrible menu.

A great TV overall, but smart buyers might want to wait on a price drop.

The LG 47LW5600 ($1699 MSRP) offers great color performance and an improved 3D experience.

3D TVs are finally coming down in price, but we're still not sold on the whole headache & eyestrain thing.

The Samsung PN51D550 is a well-equipped plasma with solid performance and features.

The Panasonic TC-P55VT30 Plasma 3D HDTV is the creme de la creme of Panasonic's 2011 line.

A second-gen 3D model with several improvements this time around, but this TV has some issues that hold it back.